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Strategic Acquisition
​​Securing land rights for development projects is the cardinal responsibility of any consultant contracted for development. GD supports a scalable strategy for commercial and renewable energy siting, with a focus on adaptability and flexibility. We proficiently navigate governmental jurisdictions, as shown in the Katy-Wind Project. The project footprint was within Crawford County; the right-of-way extended across four counties, including areas with wetlands (USACE), FAA, and cultural overlay districts.​
Development Insight
A picture is worth a thousand words, and the insights that GD brings to any project, whether for solar farms, data centers, or commercial developments, our understanding of project lifecycles is deep.
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Curative Title Work
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Cost-Benefit Analyses
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Planning Alignment
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​Contract Law
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Real Property
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Insurance law
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Real Estate Transactions
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Energy Law
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Legal expertise, informed by 15 years as a general contractor in commercial construction, ensures the success of projects.
​Relationship Management
Establishing and nurturing productive relationships with landowners, stakeholders, and regulatory agencies is a key responsibility.
Clear communication and fair dealings are essential practices for building trust, particularly when dealing with long-term leases or easement agreements that affect land rights in a manner outside a landowner's comfort zone.
The efficacy of relationship management depends on the principles of openness and fair dealing. If applied to any contract effort, True North will secure the rights sought and leave all parties in a better position.​
Regulation & Compliance
At GD, our expertise in local, state, and federal land-use regulations is central to our effectiveness. We engage with communities to facilitate necessary acquisitions, providing performance metrics that reassure our stakeholders.
We offer a compliance matrix that showcases our knowledge and fosters confidence among stakeholders. Our Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) guides us through permitting, utility interconnections, and land entitlement processes in both real estate and renewable energy sectors, ensuring smooth navigation and stakeholder reassurance.
